Knowsley Safari in Merseyside is a large safari park where visitors can drive through animal habitats including lions, giraffes, elephants, and tigers, plus explore walking trails and enjoy attractions like a railway tour and amusement rides.
Cheshire Barns - Garden Cottage
This accommodation offering is a spacious and stylish rural cottage located in the Cheshire village of Antrobus, set within a charming estate amidst the countryside, ideal for families and couples seeking a peaceful retreat with private hot tub and garden views.
Arley Hall & Gardens in Cheshire is a historic family home offering indoor tours of its intricately decorated interiors alongside access to one of Britain's finest gardens known for its vitality and variety. Visitors can enjoy a café, shop, and facilities for children, with the venue mostly wheelchair accessible and pet friendly.
Churchtown-Chase Heys Cottage
A terraced cottage on the northern edge of Southport in the village of Churchtown, offering a peaceful and homely atmosphere with countryside surroundings near the beach and golf course, suitable for small families and pet owners.
Churchtown- Sunnyside Cottage
A cosy and homely ground floor cottage in a tranquil historic village setting near Southport with views towards the Lake District and Ribble Valley, suitable for couples or small families, including pets.
Meols Hall is a 17th-century manor house set in extensive private parkland, featuring historic interiors, a notable art collection, and an event barn, open to the public with Historic Houses membership or paid entry.
Stone Hall Farm - Sky Lark Lodge
This glamping pod offering private wood-fired hot tub and underfloor heating is set in peaceful countryside surroundings at Stone Hall Farm in Dalton.
Located in Skelmersdale
Skelmersdale is a historic town in Lancashire known for its origins as a coal mining town and its later development as a 1960s new town. It features a walkable town centre with shopping, cultural venues, and green spaces, set within a landscape of parks and natural valley scenery.
Delamere Forest Lodges
A new lodge accommodation set in the ancient royal hunting forest of Delamere in Cheshire, offering a peaceful natural environment with forest and cycling trails, wildlife, and scenic views across seven counties.
Cheshire Barns- Peartree Cottage
This cosy cottage in the Cheshire village of Antrobus offers a private retreat for two guests with a woodburner, underfloor heating, and a private hot tub on enclosed decking, set amidst peaceful countryside.
This 1.5-acre RHS Partner Garden near Warrington offers a tranquil outdoor experience with diverse planting areas including a wildflower meadow, gravel garden, and an exotic garden with a pergola walk. It features accessible paths, plant sales, refreshments, and wildlife-friendly gardening practices.
The Cottage at Stanley Villa
A detached holiday cottage in a quiet location near the beach and Royal Birkdale golf course, with access to shared garden space and private on-site parking, suitable for families.
Marshside Nature Reserve is a wetland reserve north of Southport featuring saltmarsh, pools, and estuary habitats with year-round birdwatching opportunities. It offers nature trails, a visitor centre with panoramic views, and accessible hides for wildlife observation, making it ideal for outdoor wildlife enthusiasts.
Tyn Y Coed
Tyn Y Coed is a countryside cottage in North Wales near Nannerch offering a peaceful and homely retreat with scenic views, suitable for families and groups up to six guests.
Oakthorn House
A cosy mid-terraced house in a quiet cul-de-sac within the village of Haydock, offering two bedrooms and accommodation for up to five guests with an enclosed garden and convenient access to local sports and leisure attractions.
Waterloo Sunset
Waterloo Sunset is a cosy retreat in Crosby offering comfortable accommodation with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, close to local bars, restaurants, and the coast, suitable for couples and small families with pets, featuring an enclosed back garden and walking access to nearby attractions.
Located in Crosby
Crosby is a coastal town in Merseyside, England, known for its beaches, Antony Gormley's art installation, and a vibrant suburban atmosphere near Liverpool.
Belmont
A detached bungalow in a quiet village near Southport offering a homely and spacious setting surrounded by countryside and nature reserves, suitable for families and pets.
Hesketh Out Marsh is a nature reserve focused on restoring saltmarsh habitat through managed realignment, offering outdoor nature trails, wildlife viewing, and a picnic area. The reserve is accessible with wheelchair-friendly paths and parking, welcomes dogs on leads, and has no entrance fee or on-site food facilities.
Anfield Haven
Anfield Haven is a substantial and stylish period home in the Liverpool suburb of Anfield, offering a homely atmosphere for families and groups with easy access to local amenities, green spaces and city attractions, including nearby Anfield Football Stadium.
The Hardmans' House in Liverpool is a National Trust historic house museum showcasing the original photographic studio, darkroom, and an extensive collection of photographs featuring Liverpool and its people. Visitors can explore the Georgian terraced house of photographer E. Chambré Hardman and his wife.
Stuarts Farm Barn
This barn conversion is set in rural Lancashire countryside, offering a peaceful and scenic private retreat with views to distant mountains and countryside, ideal for families and groups seeking a homely yet stylish stay.
Court House
A spacious former farmhouse set in protected woodland near coastal beaches, offering a traditional country style blend with modern comforts and a private sauna.
Located in Ormskirk
Ormskirk is a historic market town in Lancashire known for its medieval market heritage, distinctive parish church with unique tower and spire, local gingerbread, and vibrant local economy with shops and parks.
Stonewood Country Lodge
Stonewood Country Lodge is a pet-friendly lodge nestled in the Cheshire countryside in the village of Kelsall, offering a peaceful and comfortable retreat with scenic local attractions and nature immersion.
The Brackens Guest Accommodation
The Brackens Annexe is a quirky, detached two-storey property set in peaceful countryside near Manley with beautiful gardens, verandas, and far-reaching views, offering a private retreat ideal for couples and families.
Oakwood Farm - Oak Cottage
The Oakwood Farm cottages near Chester on the Wirral Peninsula provide a countryside setting with access to coast and city, offering a mix of peacefulness and convenience in a stylish self-contained environment.
3 miles from Helsby
Helsby is a village in Cheshire, England, known for Helsby Hill, a prominent sandstone hill featuring ancient hillfort remains and extensive rock climbing opportunities. Managed by the National Trust, the hill offers walkers scenic views across Cheshire and beyond. The nearby former quarry is now a woodland park with notable geological features.
Priory Barn
A superb spacious barn conversion located in a rural Lancashire village surrounded by countryside views, with a cosy rustic character and traditional features throughout.
WWT Martin Mere is a large wetland nature reserve in Lancashire managed by the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust, renowned for birdwatching with observation hides and hosting many rare species. It provides significant habitat for wildfowl and migratory birds, especially in winter, and supports important biodiversity.
Black Lion Folly
Black Lion Folly is a boutique retreat set in a historic rural location within the grounds of a Grade II listed Welsh longhouse and ancient agricultural estate, featuring charming countryside views and easy access to local towns and natural attractions.
Stuarts Farm - Laurel Pod
A detached glamping pod located on a working farm in rural Lancashire, offering a private hot tub and scenic views across the countryside, near villages and towns with local amenities and coastal access.
Oakwood Farm - Ash Cottage
A stylish and self-contained countryside cottage near Chester on the Wirral Peninsula offering peaceful rural retreat with private garden, hot tub, and access to an on-site café.
Chester Zoo in Upton-by-Chester, Cheshire, England, is one of the UK's largest and most diverse zoological collections, featuring over 35,000 animals from 500+ species across extensive outdoor habitats and impressive indoor exhibits. Visitors can explore themed zones like the Heart of Africa savannah, Islands exhibit, and Tropical Realm, with facilities including cafés, restaurants, play areas, and educational programs, making it a premier destination for families and wildlife enthusiasts.
Coastal Oasis
This offering is a cosy and homely studio apartment located in the seaside town of Hoylake on the Wirral Peninsula, providing a peaceful private retreat with easy access to coastal and countryside attractions.
Cefn Y Nant Farm
This barn conversion in peaceful North Wales countryside offers a cosy and homely atmosphere with scenic views and easy access to walking and cycling trails, suitable for couples and small families.
St Winefride's Shrine & Well is a historic pilgrimage site featuring a late 15th-century chapel with an indoor holy spring and an outdoor healing water pool. Visitors can explore the richly decorated chapel and enjoy the site's spiritual and cultural significance along the North Wales Pilgrim's Way.
The Crofts
A single-level countryside property at a working equestrian setting in Winsford, Cheshire, offering a peaceful and homely atmosphere surrounded by nature and local attractions.
Cheshire Barns - Rose Cottage
A cosy one-bedroom retreat in the Cheshire countryside with a private hot tub and wood-burning stove, ideal for couples seeking a quiet romantic stay with access to local countryside and amenities.
Stuarts Farm - Privet Pod
A glamping pod set in a private rural location on a working farm in Lancashire, offering scenic countryside views and a peaceful setting suitable for couples or small families.
Olive
A luxury barn conversion located in the Cheshire countryside offering a peaceful and private retreat with beautiful countryside views and access to outdoor activities.
Abbeywood Gardens offers extensive woodlands, diverse gardens, and a wildlife walk set in Cheshire, complemented by a cafe serving local food. Access is free for RHS members on select days.
Home Leigh
This accommodation is a beautifully refurbished period property situated near the coast on the Wirral Peninsula, offering a homely and comfortable setting for guests including families and groups, with a private garden and hot tub in a peaceful location close to natural and coastal attractions.
Redstones Cottage
Redstone Cottage is a single-storey detached lodge located on the Wirral Peninsula, surrounded by countryside and near villages with amenities and coastal attractions, suitable for families and groups in a peaceful country setting.
Located in Birkenhead
Birkenhead is an industrial port town on the Wirral Peninsula, known for its historic shipbuilding industry, the first publicly funded park in Britain, and cultural landmarks like Hamilton Square. It offers diverse transport links, shopping, leisure, and cultural experiences.
The Restored Cottage
This detached 17th century thatched cottage offers a peaceful countryside retreat with period charm, nestled in scenic surroundings near historic towns and outdoor activities.
Lotus Cottage
A countryside cottage in rural Lancashire with a private courtyard and long lawned garden, blending country warmth and stylish luxury in a peaceful rural village setting near market towns and coastal areas.
Rufford Old Hall is a Grade I listed Tudor and Jacobean hall house in Lancashire featuring richly decorated interiors, a notable sixteenth-century carved wooden screen, extensive Victorian gardens with topiary squirrels, and historical collections of arms and rural memorabilia. The site offers both indoor historical architecture and outdoor garden experiences.
Weetwood Lodge
This cosy detached bungalow is a rural retreat in Cheshire ideal for couples and walkers, featuring flexible sleeping and a private patio with garden views.
Childe of Hale Cottage
This detached Grade II listed thatched cottage dates back to the 15th century and offers a historic setting close to local pubs and countryside walks in a village on the Trans Pennine Trail.
Alpaca Lodge
This rustic lodge is set in a peaceful alpaca paddock near Northwich, offering a unique countryside experience with an open-plan living space and an enclosed sitting-out area overlooking fields and a pond.
The Old Stables
A spacious, oak-beamed Grade II listed first floor apartment with wood burning stove and exposed brickwork, situated in the countryside near Chester with views over the Cheshire countryside and convenient transport links.
Located in Frodsham
Frodsham is a historic market town in Cheshire, England, known for its medieval heritage, scenic Frodsham Hill, and active town centre with markets, shops, and hospitality venues.
The Hideaway
The Hideaway is a single-level coastal accommodation near Meols Beach with private hot tub, garden, and private parking, offering a peaceful and stylish retreat with easy access to nature and nearby towns.
The Stables
This accommodation is a restored former Cheshire stables set in a rural location with open fields and far-reaching views, offering a peaceful and stylish self-contained retreat with ensuite bedrooms and scenic countryside surroundings.
Tatton Park is a historic estate in Cheshire featuring a neoclassical mansion, extensive formal and natural gardens, a large deer park, and a working farm showcasing rare breeds. Visitors can enjoy indoor tours of the mansion, outdoor exploration of gardens and parkland, and family-friendly activities including a children's playground and various events throughout the year.
Stone Hall Farm - Barn Owl Lodge
A glamping pod situated in a countryside setting at Stone Hall Farm, featuring privacy and natural beauty, suitable for small groups or families seeking a tranquil rural escape.
Brackenwood
Brackenwood is a distinguished six-bedroom period house on the Wirral Peninsula near Caldy Hill, set in private landscaped grounds with outdoor recreational facilities, suitable for larger groups and families.
South Lodge Cottage
A contemporary detached bungalow for two guests, set on the ground floor with direct access to lakes, streams, and canal walks, located in Lancashire countryside near towns and leisure activities.
Camelot Theme Park was a former British amusement park in Lancashire themed around the legend of Camelot, offering family and thrill rides with medieval decor. It operated seasonally from 1983 to 2012 and featured live jousting shows and multiple roller coasters. The site was later used for a zombie drive-thru horror experience in 2022.
Matty's Place
Matty's Place is a two-bedroom property located in the village of Lixwm, surrounded by countryside and near local pubs, offering a peaceful and homely stay with access to nature and local walks.
Hersedd Barns
Hersedd Barns is a rural barn conversion located about 5 miles from Mold, offering a peaceful and scenic retreat with rustic charm, wooden beams, oak flooring, and access to gardens and owners' fields for a country walk base experience.
Marstan House
This period 1930s semi-detached house in the village of Wrightington offers a comfortable family base with enclosed garden, parking, and nearby amenities including a cafe and pubs, set in a peaceful countryside location.
Gorstage Meadows
A detached lodge in rural Cheshire set on a family-run smallholding offering a peaceful countryside retreat with private hot tub, garden space, and easy access to walking routes and local attractions.
The Hen House at The Old Parsonage
This detached cottage is set in the peaceful Cheshire village of Cotebrook, surrounded by landscaped grounds and close to countryside attractions and historic castles, offering a private and homely countryside retreat in a rural village setting.
Stonyford Cottage Gardens is a family-owned informal garden featuring wetland areas, a tranquil lake, and a diverse range of shade and moisture-loving plants with scenic views and woodland walks. It offers facilities like parking, refreshments, and welcomes dogs.
Sunset Cabin
A charming and pet-friendly glamping cabin set in a peaceful countryside location with stunning views and a front garden featuring outdoor seating and a barbecue area, ideal for a quiet retreat.
May Escape
This semi-detached property in Heswall offers a base for exploring nearby cities and coastal areas with 2 bedrooms, an enclosed garden, and private parking, suitable for a family or group up to 4 guests, with amenities like Wi-Fi, laundry, cot, and highchair provided.
Dee Estuary - Parkgate is a nature reserve featuring extensive saltmarshes with diverse birdlife and scenic landscapes, ideal for wildlife observation especially at high tide. It offers outdoor experiences with parking, picnic areas, and nearby eateries, welcoming visitors free of charge year-round.
Bess's Cottage
Bess's Cottage is a countryside barn conversion cottage with a cosy and homely atmosphere, located on a working dairy farm in the village of Byley, Cheshire, providing a peaceful rural retreat with close access to historic towns and nature.
